I have a full sonos system around the house and integrate my Rega planar P1 and Marantz CD6007 using a sonos port. My question is this:
Can I improve the sound output from my Marantz CD6007 by connecting an external DAC inline (using the optical output) and then into the Port, or is that just a DAC into a DAC? The Port obviously has a DAC inside it but can I improve the signal before it gets to the Port?
Many thanks in advance
Neil
Imho that won’t improve much or at all and wouldn’t be woth the money. I think the internal DAC of the Marantz should be quite good. And remember, any analogue signal will be AD converted by Ports input.
After that you have the choice to use analogue or digital output on port. Both chips of Port, AD and DA also are quite good in my opinion.
Thanks for your reply, Ralf. Saves me making any disastrous financial mistakes!
neil
Any of the fancy/expensive audio upgrades really deserve a listening test to make sure you can hear the difference. Give them a fair test and return the stuff you can’t tell is making an improvement.
Back before my ears gave up they were a very effective tool for sorting out what worked from the snake-oil.
For sub-woofers the lines of dust knocked out of your carpet are handy too.
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